Twin City
Twin City focuses on budget-friendly housing options
Most Twin City homes are split-levels or ranch-style, and there are many mobile homes in the area that offer an accessible housing option to residents. Neighbors pride themselves on landscaping and it is common to see gardens and decorations in front yards. Backyards often have sheds or other outbuildings, as well as patios or porches large enough to host guests. Twin City streets are well-organized, walkable and shaded with full-grown oak and maple trees. Most 3- or 4-bedroom in the area homes hover around the $200,000 mark.
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Walk over the river into Omaha
Council Bluffs is near several large highways, like U.S. Routes 6 and 275 and Interstates 29 and 80. Twin City is only 5 miles into Omaha, and residents are so close to the border they have the option to walk or bike across the pedestrian bridge into the city. The Yellow and Blue Routes of the Omaha Metro bus system both serve Council Bluffs, and there is a bus stop at the Metro Crossing Shopping Center.
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Made-from-scratch grub at Salty Dog Bar
The Marketplace Council Bluffs, just off 24th Street, is a small retail complex with clothing and furniture stores. The Marketplace is just down the street from the Salty Dog Bar and Grill, a community favorite restaurant known for its signature spicy Char Buff wings and made-from-scratch burgers. While there are not many grocery options directly in Twin City, there are multiple options in nearby neighborhoods, including Aldi, Walmart and Sam’s Club at the Metro Crossing Shopping Complex on Metro. Between May and September, community members can visit the Council Bluffs Farmers Market on Pearl Street every Thursday afternoon.
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Miles of trails along the Missouri River
Part of Tom Hanafan’s River’s Edge Park runs alongside the western side of the neighborhood, giving Twin City residents quick access to 40 miles of trails for walking, hiking and biking. These trails spread throughout the rest of Council Bluffs and directly connect to the Bob Kerry Pedestrian Bridge that crosses the Missouri River and leads into Omaha. “Both riverfronts are incredible. The Iowa side has big green spaces and amazing places to walk, then you cross the bridge and it just compliments our riverside. All of it is connected,” Grote-Rodgers says. Sports lovers will be right at home at Council Bluffs Recreation Complex in the heart of the Twin City neighborhood. This 77-acre park hosts 10 soccer fields, 7 softball fields, 4 football fields and 3 baseball fields. For tee time, Twin City neighbors the Fox Run Golf Course on Macineery Drive.
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Lewis Central Schools earn a “Blue Ribbon”
Families can send their children to the Lewis Central Community School District. Young students may attend E.A. Kreft Primary School, which earns a B on Niche, for kindergarten and first grade, before moving to Titan Hill Intermediate School for second and fifth grade, ranking B-minus on Niche. Lewis Central Middle School scores a B from Niche and serves kids from sixth through eighth grade, and students in Grades 9 through 12 may attend Lewis Central Senior High School, which earns a B-plus from Niche. The high school was named an exemplary “Blue Ribbon School” by the U.S. Department of Education in 2021.
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Year-round community fun for the 712 Initiative
Community members across the city can take part in several annual events sponsored by the 712 Initiative. Council Bluffs locals lace up their running shoes in March for the Shamrock Shuffle 5K, explore their community during the Black Squirrel Scavenger Hunt in May and enjoy a holiday lighting ceremony during Winterfest in late November.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Vickie Jenkins
Vickie Jenkins
Responds QuicklyBHHS Ambassador Real Estate
(712) 217-2851
165 Total Sales
2 in Twin City
$124K - $185K Price Range
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Lynn Leaders
Lynn Leaders
Heartland Properties
(712) 217-3289
138 Total Sales
1 in Twin City
$117,500 Price
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Patty Rocha
Patty Rocha
NP Dodge RE Sales Inc Sarpy
(531) 233-5830
115 Total Sales
1 in Twin City
$60,000 Price
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Ron Burkle
Ron Burkle
Responds QuicklyBHHS Ambassador Real Estate
(402) 509-1533
36 Total Sales
1 in Twin City
$178,500 Price
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Tammy Stuart
Tammy Stuart
Responds QuicklyReal Broker NE, LLC
(531) 233-4728
87 Total Sales
1 in Twin City
$129,000 Price
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Clint Brunow
Clint Brunow
Responds QuicklyHeartland Properties Inc
(402) 810-8865
86 Total Sales
1 in Twin City
$190,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- 2nd to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Lake Manawa State Park
Lake Manawa Dream Land Park
Westwood Park
Council Bluffs Recreation Complex
Sunset Park
Peterson Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Twin City | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Twin City Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Twin City, Council Bluffs sell after 95 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Twin City, Council Bluffs over the last 12 months is $455,000.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$191,999
Median Sale Price
$455,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$191,999
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$249,990
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
1
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$184
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
379
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Median Year Built
1999
Months of Supply
36.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,419
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,120
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
8,276
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
3,671
Median Age
38
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
27.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$47,982
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$57,004
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
84.9%
College Graduates
13.1%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
2.1%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
66.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
32''
Average Winter Low Temperature
16°F
Average Summer High Temperature
88°F
Annual Snowfall
15''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
33
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
13
/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
0
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Nearby Neighborhoods
Woodland Hills
Historic homes in view of the Missouri River and the Omaha skyline
Fox Run
Blue skies and manicured lawns on Omaha’s doorstep
The South End
A wooded Council Bluffs neighborhood with space and value
Brown Park
Riverfront area near downtown Omaha that boasts a replica of Washington’s gardens
Little Italy
Old World Italy is still alive in the heart of Omaha
Lake Manawa
Peaceful lakeside living a short distance from downtown Council Bluffs
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